The people in Killaloe Diocese have been urged to support
missionaries working in some of the world’s poorest countries by
donating during the forthcoming Mission Sunday collection on Sunday 23
October.
The theme for World Mission Sunday in Ireland this year 2016
is Every Christian is a Missionary.
Speaking at the launch of this year’s campaign, the newly appointed Bishop of Killaloe, Fintan Monahan said, “We
are justly proud in the Diocese of Killaloe of its rich missionary
history. Countless priests, religious brothers and sisters and lay
missionaries have gone to the ends of the earth to share the good news
from among our own families and faith communities. They have been backed
up and supported by tireless workers at home raising funds and offering
spiritual support in prayer. I appeal to you to continue to remember
the young churches throughout the world and to be as generous as you can
in support of our Mission Sunday Collection on 23 October 23.
“This year Pope Francis has reminded us of the continued need for
missionaries when we consider how many injustices, wars and humanitarian
crises still need resolution. Missionaries know from experience that
the Gospel of forgiveness and mercy can bring joy, reconciliation,
justice and peace.”
Bishop Monahan continued, “On Mission Sunday, in a special way, we
celebrate the heroism of approximately 1,300 Irish born missionaries
still serving on the mission and all missionaries throughout the world.
We thank God for them, for all who support them in our own country and
during mission month we unite ourselves in prayer with them and with the
communities with whom they work.”
Irish Catholics contributed more than €1.7 million on Mission Sunday
last year.
The Mission Sunday collection is made available to be
distributed to as many as 1,100 young Churches who are supported by the
generosity of Churches that have been blessed with a greater quantity of
financial and material gifts.
For more see www.wmi.ie.